So far we've had two conferences. The first being the reveal, and the second being E3. (not including Comic Con).

The reveal focused on non gaming features. TV and such. The message there was this was more than just a new console. It was to be an all in one media device.

At E3, Microsoft proved that it was still all about the games by revealing game after game. Unfortunately, this was overshadowed by the DRM fiasco. Nonetheless, the message they tried to convey was that they still are bringing games to the forefront.

So far, we know Gamescom will be about (or just include) indies and indie policies. But what should the core message be? We believe in indies? Or should the message be about software features? Or should it be about repentance to the hard core community? Remember, I'm not just talking about features/reveals. I'm talking about the core message that will be the most important to get across.

I hope they don't make the focus Indies. I hope they focus mostly on games, deliver clear messages about the X1's awesome features, and reveal new details about previously revealed games while also revealing some more new games. I'd also like them to give some juicy details about app development for the X1.

They need to confront all the negative press they have had since E3 head on, being honest to the crowd and especially don't hold anything back. And chuck in a few surprises and maybe some goodwill gesture (headsets with the console (maybe) free years XBL subscription (unlikely) price-cut (who knows) just to reassure gamers and developers they are not forgotten about.

But I'm expecting Crackdown 3 to be announced officially but honestly I am just looking forward to being surprised at what they will do.

Not just the next generation of games--the next generation of gaming. New ways of connecting, interacting, and experiencing. Better graphics is just the tip of the iceberg, and the Xbox iceberg could sink the Titanic.

I foresee an amalgamation of the UI conference (reveal) and the Game conference (E3) but targeting the European market. Coupled with new information about the Future of xbox, i.e. indies and upcoming projects.

The other conferences were more about what you get in 2013/2014, I think gamescom will be about what you get 2014 and beyond.